SENIOR DESIGN SPECIALIST

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Design Specialist will take the lead in developing and executing compelling design deliverables for our clients and our company. You should have in-depth design experience and a passion for creativity. You will work closely with clients and teams to ensure delivery and consistency through all marketing channels.

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid Available

Responsibilities

• Complete projects and tasks assigned in the project management software.
• Work within the project management software to update all office personnel. Update the project software as needed and communicate changes, deadlines, and updates through the project software system.
• Determine the message the design should portray.
• Create designs that meet client needs.
• Develop graphics for client deliverables, logos, and websites.
• Select colors, images, text style, and layout
• Present concepts and designs to the creative director.
• Incorporate changes requested by the clients into the final design.
• Review files for errors before production.
• Maintain a minimum weekly billing of 80% of hours worked per day and a productive non-billable minimum of 10%. Produce work as needed per project and analyze the effectiveness of the work produced for clients (including InVerve).
• Maintain relevant certifications and participate in training materials suggested in preparation for effectively completing the project and account work. Learn the systems in place for managing the workload.
• Participate in weekly production meetings and report on project statuses.
• Maintain a cooperative and respectful relationship with all co-workers and managers.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Creativity, vision, and big ideas.
• Skills in graphic design with a strong aesthetic and knowledge of layout best practices.
• Good storytelling skills.
• Analytical and insightful attention to detail.
• Flexible yet able to stay on point.
• Organized and efficient multitasker.
• An expert communicator who can be cool under pressure.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Understanding of front-end website design.
• Understanding of digital and web optimization best practices.
• Print production guru.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Strong, decisive decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (a people person).
• Able to handle multiple high-pressure deadlines.
• A collaborator who knows that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Preferred Qualifications

• BFA.
• 2+ years marketing agency experience.
• Video editing experience.
• Familiarity with and understanding of WCAG visual standards.
• Ability to think both creatively and analytically.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick days
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health Insurance
• 401k profit-sharing retirement plan with employer match
• Professional development assistance
• Daily and quarterly team-building activities
• Massage Chair

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate to Lansing: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lansing, MI 48906*

*Note: Training for the first month is in the office. Thereafter, in-office work will be a minimum of three days per week and subject to change at the discretion of management.